NYT Mini · 8-Across · 5 letters
Airplane seating choice NYT Mini crossword clue
Editorially reviewed August 27, 2026
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Meaning cue
Choose the seat beside the cabin walkway.
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Why it fits
AISLE fits because travelers commonly choose between an aisle seat, a window seat, and sometimes a middle seat.
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The travel context asks for the five-letter word that precedes "seat."
Answer meaning
An aisle seat is beside the passage running through an airplane cabin.
Where this clue appeared
8-Across in NYT Mini puzzle for August 27, 2026.
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